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March 8, 2026

Qcells Workforce Resumes Solar Panel Production at Georgi... + 29 more energy stories

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Qcells Workforce Resumes Solar Panel Production at Georgia Factories
Cartersville’s 3.3 GW of solar module production began in April 2024, adding to its impressive output of 5.1 GW from its Dalton, Georgia location, which opened in 2019. By the end of the year, these t
altenergymag.com • Yesterday • 3 sources covering this
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☀️ Solar
Concentrated Solar Power Market Growth Driven by Renewable Energy Investments
altenergymag.com • Yesterday
The global concentrated solar power market is expected to witness high growth potential in coming years due to a surge in demand for renewable energy and favorable government incentives, subsidies, an...
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Smart Solar Market to Reach USD 62.3 Billion by 2030 | Trends, Solutions & Forecast
altenergymag.com • Yesterday
The Global Smart Solar Market is set to grow from USD 16.9 Billion in 2021 to USD 62.3 Billion by 2030 at a 15.8% CAGR. Explore key drivers, smart solar solutions, applications, regional outlook, top ...
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Winter weather splits solar conditions across North America
pv-magazine.com • Yesterday • 2 sources
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that destabilized polar circulation in February produced wet and cloudy conditions in some parts of North America, while the cen...
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Origis Energy secures US$545 million for 413MW Texas PV portfolio
pv-tech.org • Yesterday • 2 sources
Origis Energy has secured US$545 million in financing for three utility-scale solar projects with a combined capacity of 413MW in Texas.
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Solar Vehicle Market to Reach USD 939.9 Million by 2030 — 38.4% CAGR Signals a New Era of Sun-Powered Transportation
altenergymag.com • Yesterday
The Global Solar Vehicle Market is set to surge from USD 51.7 Million in 2021 to USD 939.9 Million by 2030 at a 38.4% CAGR. Explore key growth drivers, vehicle types, regional outlook, leading compani...
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Is the MAGA movement warming up to solar? – This Week in Cleantech
renewableenergyworld.com • Yesterday
On this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Evan Halper from the Washington Post discusses some MAGA figures who are warming to solar despite Donald Trump’s longstanding criticism of it.
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💨 Wind
Ocean Winds signs lease agreement for 1.5GW Celtic Sea floating wind site
energylivenews.com • 3 days ago • 2 sources
Round 5 milestone strengthens UK’s commercial-scale floating offshore wind ambitions The post Ocean Winds signs lease agreement for 1.5GW Celtic Sea floating wind site appeared first on Energy Live Ne...
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⚛️ Nuclear
Upstate New York Communities Eye Nuclear Power
insideclimatenews.org • Yesterday
Schuyler County in New York is home to a bucolic state park, an automobile race track and one day—if Judy McKinney Cherry has her way—a nuclear power plant. In summer 2025, Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered t...
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🔋 Electric Vehicles
Watch BYD's 5-min Flash Charging in action on the new Seal 07 EV [Video]
electrek.co • Yesterday
The Seal 07 EV is one of the first BYD models equipped with its new Flash Charging technology, enabling it to charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes. more…
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📦 Storage
Portland General Electric finalises agreements for 1GW renewables and BESS
pv-tech.org • 2 days ago • 2 sources
Portland General Electric (PGE) has finalised agreements for more than 1,000MW of new renewable energy and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the US state of Oregon.
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India BESS Market to Hit USD 19.45 Billion by 2035 — Growth, Trends & Forecast
altenergymag.com • 3 days ago
India's Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Market is set to surge from USD 2.19B in 2025 to USD 19.45B by 2035 at a 24.3% CAGR. Explore key growth drivers, market segments, leading companies, invest...
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⚡ Grid
Alabama Power installs Tesla Megapacks at former coal plant site for state's first utility-scale BESS project
renewableenergyworld.com • 2 days ago
Alabama Power is installing the state's first utility-scale battery energy storage system at the former Plant Gorgas site, utilizing Tesla Megapacks to support peak energy loads.
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💧 Hydrogen
The Hydrogen Stream: BP and Iberdrola near Spain’s largest H₂ project
pv-magazine.com • Yesterday
BP and Iberdrola say their 25 MW green hydrogen project in Spain is nearing commissioning, while Moeve has approved a final investment decision for a 300 MW project in Spain.
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🌎 Climate
Maritime and ports businesses push for global shipping climate deal
ft.com • 4 days ago
Almost 90 international groups back ‘certainty’ on carbon levy opposed by US
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China sets cautious climate goals in five-year plan as coal remains core
ft.com • 2 days ago
‘Underwhelming’ target leaves room for increase in energy and industry emissions in years to 2030, experts say
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📋 Policy
Why Data Center Firms Are Working With Trump on Energy Costs
rss.nytimes.com • 3 days ago
The White House has floated a new plan to try to ease voter concerns over the A.I. boom’s effect on electric bills. But it won’t be easy to put into practice.
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🛢️ Oil & Gas
Iran war: US, Israel hit five oil sites in and near Tehran
energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com • Today
Iran’s National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said four oil depots and a petroleum transport centre were damaged, but the resulting fires were brought under control.
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🌋 Geothermal
New York project showcases long-term feasibility of geothermal systems in dense urban areas
thinkgeoenergy.com • 2 days ago
A mixed-use development in Brooklyn, New York validates the economic viability of geothermal systems for heating and cooling in dense, urban environments. The post New York project showcases long-term...
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Webinar - High-temperature drilling technology for next-gen geothermal, 13 March 2026
thinkgeoenergy.com • Yesterday
Join us on 13 February 2026 for a webinar on the advances being made on high-temperature drilling technology to enable next-generation geothermal development. The post Webinar – High-temperature drill...
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Call for photos - Geothermal heating in the built environment
thinkgeoenergy.com • Yesterday
The IGA is calling for photos of geothermal heating projects in cities and buildings as part of a Geothermal Photo Book that will be launched at WGC 2026. The post Call for photos – Geothermal heating...
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Ombuds Association created in Germany to resolve disputes on geothermal-related damage
thinkgeoenergy.com • Yesterday
Geothermal companies and associations in Germany have created a new Ombuds Association to resolve disputes related to damages caused by deep geothermal. The post Ombuds Association created in Germany ...
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Government financing sought for expansion of geothermal heating in Riehen, Switzerland
thinkgeoenergy.com • Yesterday
Funding of CHF 15.2 million is sought for the expansion of geothermal district heating in Riehen, a pioneering municipality for geothermal in Switzerland. The post Government financing sought for expa...
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🏭 Carbon Capture
A contentious climate fix gathers pace
ft.com • 4 days ago
Carbon capture and storage is making unexpected breakthroughs
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📰 More
The hidden potential of Trump’s critical minerals stockpile
renewableenergyworld.com • 2 days ago • 2 sources
The administration’s rush to secure the components for the military could benefit renewable energy — someday.
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Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs
renewableenergyworld.com • 2 days ago
President Donald Trump invited technology companies to the White House to commit to developing their own power generation amid concerns over electricity costs.
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Right-sizing utility wildfire investments for smaller utilities
renewableenergyworld.com • 3 days ago
Smaller utilities face wildfire risks and liability but lack resources to expand programs. They must adopt baseline readiness strategies for safety.
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First Circular Construction Hub launches in Royal Docks
energylivenews.com • 3 days ago
New facility aims to cut construction waste and support London’s 2030 zero carbon target The post First Circular Construction Hub launches in Royal Docks appeared first on Energy Live News.
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Novar secures financing of $185m for renewable projects development
energymonitor.ai • 2 days ago
Novar has secured €160m ($185m) in HoldCo financing to support the development of new renewable energy initiatives.
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Utilities are spending billions on the data center boom. What are the risks?
utilitydive.com • Yesterday
"Data center demand is hard to project over the next few years," said Advait Arun of the Center for Public Enterprise. "In a market correction, it's very possible that data centers ... will end up cra...
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